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Knowing God How do we know God?

Revelation Natural revelation observation reason Divine revelation Scripture Tradition Deposit of Faith

Scripture Canon of the Bible Role of the Magisterium Role of the Holy Spirit Inspiration Inerrancy

Reading the Bible Consider literary form and audience Senses of Scripture literal spiritual allegorical anagological

Big Picture of Sacred Scripture Salvation history – Hebrew Scriptures Primeval History Patriarchs (covenant) Egypt and Exodus Settling the Promised Land Judah and Israel Exile and return

Big picture of the Scriptures Salvation history – Christian scriptures Life of Jesus Early Church Last things

Organization of the Bible Old Testament The Pentateuch The Historical Books The Wisdom Books The Prophets

Organization of the Bible The New Testament Gospels Acts Epistles Revelation (Apocalypse) Parousia